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Medical Xpress / Gut-lung microbe shifts may explain clozapine's severe bowel and lung side effects

Schizophrenia is a severe mental health disorder characterized by hallucinations, false and rigid beliefs (i.e., delusions), impaired mental functions, disorganized speech and, in some cases, repetitive body movements. This ...

May 22, 2026
Science X / Forget the 11-year solar cycle, a single space storm can send a shockwave through your local forecast

The regular solar cycle is a mere climate murmur, but sudden geomagnetic jolts are a different story. These high-altitude outbursts appear to be hijacking the polar vortex to rewrite weather on the ground.

May 22, 2026
Science X / Bees get distracted just like us, hinting at their own awareness

Even tiny insects need to focus. In a recent study, honey bees—usually quick to learn which scent means sugar—completely flubbed the task when a flashing light joined the party. This surprisingly human-like breakdown suggests ...

May 23, 2026
Phys.org / Astronomers discover a super-Earth orbiting a nearby red dwarf

Astronomers from Italy and Brazil have investigated a nearby red dwarf star known as Ross 318 and have discovered an exoplanet orbiting this star, which is at least six times more massive than Earth. The discovery is reported ...

May 22, 2026
Phys.org / 'Patchwork families' existed more than 5,000 years ago, Neolithic DNA reveals

Children from previous relationships growing up as siblings in a new family, couples adopting or fostering children: So-called patchwork families are a widespread way of life today. It is considered modern, but is in fact ...

May 24, 2026
Phys.org / New maps show where European landscapes can advance climate and biodiversity goals together

Across Europe, many landscapes show strong potential to move forward climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and biodiversity benefits, with low socioeconomic risk, according to an analysis using a new climate-smart rewilding ...

May 25, 2026
Phys.org / Why meat-eating dinosaurs like T. rex evolved tiny arms

The evolution of tiny arms in several groups of meat-eating dinosaurs was likely driven by the development of strong, powerful heads, which were used to attack prey, according to a new study led by researchers at UCL (University ...

May 19, 2026
Medical Xpress / The enhanced games, or 'steroid Olympics', are on—they pose risks for athletes and viewers

The inaugural Enhanced Games are underway in Las Vegas and are set to be a unique spectacle that promotes drug-induced "enhancement." The International Olympic Committee has condemned the event as a way to "destroy any concept ...

May 25, 2026
Phys.org / Mars fungi could make red planet regolith fertile for crops

You're on the fourth human mission to Mars, and you've been tasked with establishing the first self-sustaining food crop on a Martian settlement. You're nervous because you're using a new type of fungi called beneficial fungi, ...

May 25, 2026
Phys.org / Why restoring soil health is a win-win for farmers and the environment

More than half of Europe's soils are degraded. Researchers are showing that restoring soil through better farming makes both ecological and financial sense.

May 25, 2026
Tech Xplore / Smartphones may soon be able to track hidden objects using LiDAR

Modern smartphones are packed with incredible technology, from high-resolution cameras and advanced graphics chips to AI processors. In premium models, this hardware includes LiDAR (light detection and ranging), which helps ...

May 22, 2026
Medical Xpress / Short exposures to common air pollutants have distinct impacts on lung function and brain activity, study shows

New research by a collaboration of U.K.-based scientists has revealed that common indoor and outdoor air pollutants can alter both brain and respiratory function within just four hours of exposure, offering key insights into ...

May 24, 2026